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by Kandiss Edwards August 2, 2025 The card provides access, but some Louisiana officials are opposed. New Orleans is creating equitable access to identification with its Crescent City ID program.   On July 28, Mayor LaToya Cantrell held a ceremony to mark the occasion. At Gallier Hall in the city, the

by Sharelle B. McNair August 2, 2025 The eye-opening racial disparities in the admissions process to some of New York City’s most prestigious public schools has resulted in a call to a change to the admission process. Eight out of 781 students admitted to Manhattan’s Stuyvesant High School being Black

by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 1, 2025 Google is helping Africa take charge of the growing momentum of AI throughout the continent. Google has officially pledged $37 million to support Africa’s AI future, with investments spanning research, talent development, and infrastructure. On July 24, Google took to Accra, Ghana, to unveil

by Kandiss Edwards August 1, 2025 Kendrick Lamar launches ‘Project 3 Agency’; the agency is co-owned with the rapper’s longtime creative partner, Dave Free. Kendrick Lamar launches Project 3 Agency, a branch of Lamar’s parent company, pgLang. The agency was started in conjunction with the rapper’s longtime creative partner and

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 1, 2025 Dash’s attorney reassures the court that he will be fully compliant by August 7 After being threatened with possible jail time for contempt for failing to comply with court orders, Damon Dash, the former CEO of Roc-A-Fella Records, has partially complied with the court’s

by Jameelah Mullen August 1, 2025 The movie mogul hinted that the original cast may return. It’s official: Tyler Perry has confirmed that a third installment of his film Why Did I Get Married?  is in the works. The media mogul announced the upcoming film on Instagram, where he shared

In need of a getaway at a destination where Black joy, legacy, and pride are celebrated this summer? Look no further than Oak Bluffs.  For generations, this Martha’s Vineyard enclave has been a treasured summertime retreat for Black families where beach days stretch long, traditions run deep, and joy moves

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton August 1, 2025 The duo will discuss topics that will include basketball, life, and whatever else comes to mind Current WNBA player Aliyah Boston and former WNBA MVP Candace Parker have linked up to launch a new podcast titled Post Moves. AMP Media has announced

In recent years, Black gymnasts have been making waves on the Olympic stage. As USA Gymnastics reports increasing diversity in both the men’s and women’s gymnastics times, one coach is fighting to ensure that Black men have a space in the competitive gymnastics world.   James Jones owns James Jones Gymnastics

by Sharelle B. McNair August 1, 2025 Crockett discussed the President’s latest attempt to gerrymander the state with a proposed congressional map that will give Republicans the advantage over Democrats, picking up five seats in the 2026 midterms. Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett gave President Donald Trump a new nickname